Kidney surgery and conservation officers..

[srupp]

As I promised once home from Van gen Hospital and my most recent kidney surgery, 2 now in 3 months..I did in fact contact and speak with the head of Conservation services for the Cariboo Chilcotin, Len.

First off LEN is no dummy,and is as stand up as they come. PERIOD.Ws spoke of the document that was brought out last week..the concerns that we as taxpaying legally licensed spôrtsmen and women have with the comments and the bands intentions ÀS WRITTEN`.

I addressed our concerns..regarding cow-bull ratio, non reporting of moose shot by FN actual numbers, what constitutes enough, one animal per household,hmm with 5 for ceremonial band use..those numbers need to be addressed so we know when the numbers wont substain a recreational non native LEH moose hunt...FIRST COMES animal protection..enough to live , breed and survive and increase, THEN native subsistence hunts...then sportspersons...aND IF WE DONT KNOW HOW MANY ARE BEING SHOT and whats reasonable allocation for first nations we wont know when a shut down is warranted by recreational hunters, guides or even first nations.

Perhaps it should be SHUT DOWN FOR EVERYONE UNTILL WE KNOW THE NUMBERS. SHUTDOWN AND ENFORCED ON EVERYONE

These concerns were clearly understood by LEN, and the `kindly escorted out portion..

LEN will be holding a meeting with Chief Joe.
This letter will be discussed with Stewart from enviroment.
This letter has or will very soon be up the highest level of government

The issue of precidents..is clearly understood.

Thank you for your Prayers and well wishes ...I am going away for some quiet time with my wife and our fur child Ebony.

My next action is a meeting with MLA Barnett
then chief Joe himself.

cheers

Steven

[IronNoggin]

WOW! Already at it and just out of surgery!?
MAN - You are Truly Dedicated!! KUDOS & Thanks for that!! :smile:

Best Wishes for a Full & Speedy Recovery Steve! :-D

Thanks for all you do Buddy!!

Cheers,
Matt

[guest]

I admire your efforts Steven and the many concerned Hunters both Non and native that are genuinely concerned but ......... that said ...... and I hate to be negative but I can hear it now.

" CO ...... and why have you not reported this animal ?? ....... I ... I... I.. forgot " but likely with out hesitation..... Mandatory with FINES that STICK for non reporting !

Equal rights for all, this is only the Start if this goes through ......... then the way of the Fraser River salmon fishery ...... an absolute mockery .

Get better S. Rupp and all the speediest recovery to you.

CT

[scoutlt1]

Damn you are as dedicated as they come!

Thanks yet again for all your hard work, enjoy the well-deserved time with your family, and all the best on a complete and speedy recovery!

[srupp]

lol kidney surgery cancelled my DREAM HUNT... DALL SHEEP tag for next week, for the TAT sits on my office desk, I even had the kind offer of the use of horses for 20 days.... however I DO get to go for 2 weeks with my wife and rest..

Maybe one day Ill get to try for Dalls again.

Curly Top..... they say the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.. we have but started..and perhaps this time some of the questions may get answered.. we dont know...yet

cheers

Steven

[Spy]

Thanks Stevan for all your hard work & effort! I am glad your sugery went well enjoy your time off and get well!
Cheers
Mike

[REMINGTON JIM]

Hi Steven - glad to hear you are back at home and are recovering well ! thats Great News ! :smile: You WILL need your rest to out fish me next week ! :smile: LOL RJ

As far as the moose situation goes I do believe it should be shut down to ALL including the FN's and a recovery plan in place to recover the moose herds ! I also think there a need for agood plan on the reduction of predators mostly Bears and Wolfs also ! This should be in place quickley and last probably for a 3-5 year period and then looked at the herd size - maybe only LEH's then - who knows BUT something has to be done SOON !
JMHO Cheers RJ

[Islandbowhunter]

Welcome back, here's to a speedy recovery!

Way to go for going straight to the source and having conversations with Chief Joe and MLA Barnett. A great example in being positive and proactive!

Take it easy :cool:

[srupp]

Hi Steven - glad to hear you are back at home and are recovering well ! thats Great News ! :smile: You WILL need your rest to out fish me next week ! :smile: LOL RJ

As far as the moose situation goes I do believe it should be shut down to ALL including the FN's and a recovery plan in place to recover the moose herds ! I also think there a need for a good plan on the reduction of predators mostly Bears and Wolfs also ! This should be in place quickley and last probably for a 3-5 year period and then looked at the herd size - maybe only LEH's then - who knows BUT something has to be done SOON !
JMHO Cheers RJ

I also believe that this is THE BEST solution at this time Jim...untill we get the #s ..how many moose by first nations, a reasonable and honest number of moose present today and the impact of wolves and bears..without facts we could be dooming the moose population for decades... by shutting the entire west chilcotin down to no moose hunting PERIOD no exceptions...let the numbers first be determained..and by shutting everyone down..we already know the # of moose lehs for bulls out..and the historical harvest #s, now we need the cow/bull ratio..total # of animals out there and first nation harvest bull vs cows ..and TOTALS.. and if these harvest #s are legit, needed or exceeding the sustinance ceremonial #s that are reasonable.

Also a plan for the wolf issue and bear issue..

I dont know if I mentioned it ?? however my meeting with Len from C/O was face to face..you can learn a LOT by talking with a individual... we have some great C/O 's here and Len certainly is here to protect the wildlife and every legitimate hunters rights could not have asked for a better man at such a critical time..

Jim we will be @ Sherridan lake Resort Dave and Beckys Tuesday..I have some leech flies tied up for you...no hooks just flies..lol

cheers\
Steven

[Moose Guide]

Good going SRUPP, I have had pleasure of dealing with Len when he was in Nelson, (got to help chase down some elk poachers) he is an excellent man and good to is word!!!! I know he will do everything he can to resolve the problems up there, keep fighting!!!

[REMINGTON JIM]

lol kidney surgery cancelled my DREAM HUNT... DALL SHEEP tag for next week, for the TAT sits on my office desk, I even had the kind offer of the use of horses for 20 days....



cheers

Steven

Any chance of being YOU for a bit and use that Dall Sheep Tag ? :smile: LOL RJ

[srupp]

sure Jim// I will bring the LEH authorization down..lol \\\

steven

[RENO]

Thanks Steve, for all your your work, hope you get better soon.

[REMINGTON JIM]

sure Jim// I will bring the LEH authorization down..lol \\\

steven

Se ya soon my friend ! Take care ! :smile: RJ

[EvanG]

steve for all the time and effort you have put in helping others on this site i will gladly volunteer to be a sherpa next time you pick up a dall leh.

[kevan]

I have to say a huge Thanks for all your efforts and I hope this matter gets resolved soon.
Glad to hear that you have the surgery behind you now and on the road to recovery, take care and don't overdo it with that nefarious ' character ' from Bridge Lake.... :smile:

[REMINGTON JIM]

I have to say a huge Thanks for all your efforts and I hope this matter gets resolved soon.
Glad to hear that you have the surgery behind you now and on the road to recovery, take care and don't overdo it with that nefarious ' character ' from Bridge Lake.... :smile:

KEVAN- That's the Mayor to you sir as Weatherby Fan would put it : :smile: LOL RJ

[wildcatter]

Good to hear you are OK Steven and I agree with you and others to shut down moose hunting for all, till the population recovers.